Glass quality control and factory compliance
Typical challenges During Architectural Glass Processing
Dimensional Accuracy
Ensuring precise dimensions of glass panels is essential for seamless installation. Variations in size can lead to costly rework or adjustments during construction.
Visual Defects
Glass surfaces can suffer from defects like scratches, blemishes, or imperfections that are not apparent until installation. Such defects can compromise aesthetics and safety.
Strength and Durability
Architectural glass must meet stringent safety and durability standards. Inadequate quality control can result in glass that fails to withstand environmental stressors, posing risks to occupants.
Optical Clarity
Architectural glass must meet stringent safety and durability standards. Inadequate quality control can result in glass that fails to withstand environmental stressors, posing risks to occupants.
Typical Challenges During Site Installation
Handling Damage
Glass panels are vulnerable to damage during transportation and installation. Site inspection can help identify issues like cracks or chips that may have occurred during handling.
Compatibility
Ensuring that the glass panels fit precisely into their designated openings is crucial. Poor fit can compromise energy efficiency and security.
Safety Concerns
Incorrectly installed glass can pose safety risks. Inadequate quality control can lead to issues such as improper sealing or inadequate anchoring, compromising the building’s integrity.
The Importance of Quality Control in the Factory
Client Satisfaction
Proactive quality control measures in the factory help identify and rectify issues before the glass is shipped to the construction site. This reduces the likelihood of delays, costly rework, and client dissatisfaction.
Cost Efficiency
Identifying defects early in the production process is more cost-effective than discovering them during or after installation. It minimizes material wastage and labor costs.
Sustainability
Detecting and addressing quality issues in the factory stage aligns with sustainability goals. It reduces the carbon footprint associated with rework, transportation, and waste disposal.
Safety Assurance
Factory quality control ensures that glass panels meet safety standards, reducing the risk of accidents or structural failures at the site.
Long-Term Performance
High-quality glass manufactured under strict quality control guidelines is more likely to perform well over the long term, contributing to the sustainability and durability of the building.
Inspection for cold bent glass shape tolerances with 3D measurements.
Visual inspection within factory for checking
inclusions within finished panel
Visual inspection within factory for checking
inclusions within finished panel
Checking tempering quality of individual glass ply
12 meter panel glass skylight being inspected in natural daylight for visual quality after checking fabrication measurements and tolerances in factory.
Checking anisotropy of individual plies of tempered glass and high-performance coated glass
Checking Anisotropy of glass laminated tempered IGU glass panels with and without polarized filters for benchmarking before project production.
Chamfered glass edge check for alignment and accuracy
18 meter panels raw material arriving factory for Quality compliance and inspection before processing
Edge shift in panel to avoid glass breakage on site due to irregular transfer of self weight
5 x 12mm chemically tempered glass for marine glazing being transported after visual and fabrication checks in the factory.
Installed panel with Coating scratches, issue not covered by project specification
Installed glass with risk of breakage due to edge damage.
Glass surface damage, covered up with silicone by installer/contractor.
Distortion in tempered glass on site due to roller wave and edge dip
Checking consistency and alignment of spacer bar in IGU
Checking curving quality, working on optical distortions and curvature tolerances. Along with ensuring appropriate packaging for transport across continent.